Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required.
Active APRN license in Louisiana.
Experience in outpatient care and collaboration with physicians.
Knowledge of state laws pertaining to nursing and clinical practice.
Experience managing acute and chronic patient conditions.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a supervising physician to provide patient care.
Promote quality outcomes through initiatives and best practices.
Adhere to the terms of the Collaborative Practice Arrangement (CPA).
Ensure compliance with state laws and nursing board regulations.
Manage care for patients with varying degrees of illness in an outpatient setting.
Benefits
100% hospital-based position providing focus on cardiology care.
Day shift with on-call responsibilities, allowing for a structured work schedule.
Full Job Description
Willis Knighton Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practitioner (ACNP) to join the system with a busy Cardiology program.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the outpatient setting, caring for acute, chronically ill or injured patients. Responsibilities will vary depending on specialty.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with a physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise.
Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.
Must have a Collaborative Practice Arrangement (CPA) with a physician in like practice.
Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their CPA and delineation of privileges.
Minimum Qualifications:
AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Louisiana Board of Nursing
Additional Job Description:
This position is 100% hospital-based.
Work Shift:
Day (with call) and 40 hours per week
To learn more about this opportunity, or others, please call Physician Recruiter, Margaret Elberson, [redacted] or email [redacted].
